But I cry to you for help, Lord; - Psalm 88:13a
. God has a sympathetic ear for the cries of the righteous.
.. Ecclesiastical history exposes the value of a cry.
… To cry acknowledges absolute dependence upon God.
Methods of Bible Study
. Biographical – This method involves the studying of a person selected. e.g. Abraham, Paul, Mary etc
. Typical – The studying of a person, event or a substance in the Old Testament to see the fulfilment in the New Testament is the typical study e.g:
- Person – Moses is a type of Christ, See Deuteronomy 18:15 with Acts 3:22
- Event - Sabbath is a type of Christ, See Leviticus 23:3 with Colossians 2:16-17
- Substance – The bronze snake is a type of Christ, see Numbers 21:8-9 with John 3:14-15
How God’s Son may be glorified?
“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you." - John 17:1
John 17 is one of the most moving chapters in all the Bible. Jesus knows he is going to die. He knows he is spending his last few hours before his death with disciples who do not understand what he is about to do and why he is about to do it. Jesus has two key goals in mind as he prepares himself, and his disciples, for their life ahead without him.
He wants them to be one so they can remain strong and influence the world for God. He wants what he does to bring glory to the Father. While he faces humiliation and abandonment, his desire is to bless others. We are going to face hardship. What will be our goal? Hmm, no wonder we are reminded to fix our eyes on Jesus and follow his example.
Blessed beyond Measure
Genesis 22:17
I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
[Message No: 6358]
. God has a sympathetic ear for the cries of the righteous.
.. Ecclesiastical history exposes the value of a cry.
… To cry acknowledges absolute dependence upon God.
Methods of Bible Study
. Biographical – This method involves the studying of a person selected. e.g. Abraham, Paul, Mary etc
. Typical – The studying of a person, event or a substance in the Old Testament to see the fulfilment in the New Testament is the typical study e.g:
- Person – Moses is a type of Christ, See Deuteronomy 18:15 with Acts 3:22
- Event - Sabbath is a type of Christ, See Leviticus 23:3 with Colossians 2:16-17
- Substance – The bronze snake is a type of Christ, see Numbers 21:8-9 with John 3:14-15
How God’s Son may be glorified?
“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you." - John 17:1
John 17 is one of the most moving chapters in all the Bible. Jesus knows he is going to die. He knows he is spending his last few hours before his death with disciples who do not understand what he is about to do and why he is about to do it. Jesus has two key goals in mind as he prepares himself, and his disciples, for their life ahead without him.
He wants them to be one so they can remain strong and influence the world for God. He wants what he does to bring glory to the Father. While he faces humiliation and abandonment, his desire is to bless others. We are going to face hardship. What will be our goal? Hmm, no wonder we are reminded to fix our eyes on Jesus and follow his example.
Blessed beyond Measure
Genesis 22:17
I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
[Message No: 6358]
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